How to take Viagra safely
Assuming you are of average weight and size, and in reasonably good health, you will normally be advised to take 50mg about one hour before you expect sexual activity. Viagra is not designed to be taken on a regular basis. It is a once-daily drug that is taken as and when required. Once taken, it usually allows up to four hours of responsiveness. The effect will be delayed if you take the drug on top of a heavy meal with a high fat content. It is also not advisable to drink too much alcohol. This may cause your blood pressure to drop.
Viagra and alcohol
Many doctors and healthcare specialists warn men against using Viagra in conjunction with alcohol. Even the package of Viagra itself has a warning against such mix. Why?
When taking alcohol, you risk experiencing the possible side-effects of Viagra that you might never experience when sober. Alcohol is a natural blood thinner, and if you read the instructions carefully, Viagra shouldn’t be taken together with blood thinning drugs. In fact, it’s highly advised to not take alcohol before undergoing certain procedures like tattooing or piercing for the same reason - if a bleed occurs it will be vary hard to stop.